Dogachhi - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Dogachhi is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Chettal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dogachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dogachhi is 222415. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dogachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dogachhi

As per Census 2011, Dogachhi village has a total population of 2,558 people, consisting of 1,319 males and 1,239 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 570 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 899 literate and 1,659 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dogachhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dogachhi

Dogachhi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dogachhi

Dogachhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Dogachhi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dogachhi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dogachhi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dogachhi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dogachhi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dogachhi village are given below:

FAQs about Dogachhi